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April 29, 2008 at 4:47 pm · Filed under 6th Social Studies
SOCIAL STUDIES PLANS
April 28-May12
By: Ms. Quanta Lofties
THE MOSAIC PROJECT!!!
Parents!! The students are doing a wonderful job on their mosaics in social studies class. I am so pleased with their progress and how well each group is working hard to bring their picture to life! On Monday the students finished up their mosaic draft. Tuesday they begin coloring macaroni, rice, pinto beans, spaghetti, broken CD cases, beads, rocks, glass, and just a variety of things. The rest of our time will be spent in the LAB, while working with various food colors, watercolors, acrylic paints, tile scorers, glue, etc. I should have the foundation boards ready for students to start painting and gluing down small pieces by Thursday. They are really excited about completing this project and it shows. I think this will be a piece they will never forget!! I know I won’t!!!
I will continue to keep you posted with our progress and/or any changes. Right now - The projected due date to have “Mosaics Around The World” complete is: Friday May 9th. This will give all projects time to dry over the weekend and be ready to present to the class on Monday May 12th.
Thanks in advance for helping them with any purchases towards doing this project. We really appreciate it!!
Ms. Lofties ☺
April 22, 2008 at 5:50 pm · Filed under 6th Social Studies
SOCIAL STUDIES PLANS
April 21-25
By: Ms. Quanta Lofties
MONDAY – TLW: Introduce the Mosaic Project!!! Students will design and create their very own Mosaic by working in 6 collaborative groups. Students will glue small pieces of colored materials/objects onto a smooth surface creating a realistic picture of interest from China, India, Rome, Egypt, Mesopotamia, or Memphis. Students are encouraged to choose their subject wisely in an effort to make the mosaic look great while using their creative imaginations.
TUESDAY – TLW: - Class will collaborate with the Art teacher (Mr. Gordon) to get a framework for designing and creating an actual mosaic. Students will be assigned their perspective area of design and should start brainstorming which items/small objects they want to use and bring in.
WEDNESDAY –TLW: Students will pair off inside their groups to search for pictures via Internet to used in the mosaic creation. Students are encouraged to choose a simple but symbolic picture of the area they are assigned to represent. HW: Bring in items/objects for Mosaic creation.
THURSDAY – TLW: Begin rough draft sketch or outline of chosen mosaic design. HW: Bring in items/objects for Mosaic creation.
FRIDAY – TLW: Finish the outline drawing of the chosen mosaic! Student’s progress will be checked for a grade at this point! Students should also begin discussing the way they want to color any objects needed for this project. For example: food coloring or paint? Will the group require a strainer to accomplish this task, etc. HW: Bring in items/objects for Mosaic creation.
April 7, 2008 at 9:08 am · Filed under 6th Social Studies
SOCIAL STUDIES PLANS
April 7-11, 2008
By: Ms. Quanta Lofties
MONDAY – TLW: Spanish
TUESDAY – TLW: TCAP Review!
WEDNESDAY –TLW: TCAP Review!
THURSDAY – TLW: TCAP Review!
FRIDAY – TLW: TCAP Review!
March 28, 2008 at 6:58 pm · Filed under 6th Social Studies
SOCIAL STUDIES PLANS
March 24-28, 2008
By: Ms. Quanta Lofties
MONDAY – TLW: Examine the Legacy of Byzantium.
TUESDAY – TLW: Describe the feudal system. Students will also compare conditions in Europe “Middle Ages” before and after the Black Death. P.309-315. HW: Study vocabulary for tomorrow’s quiz.
WEDNESDAY –TLW: Complete C9 Vocabulary Quiz! Complete BrainPop lessons in review for tomorrow’s chapter 9 assessment. HW: Review class notes and handouts.
THURSDAY – TLW: Chapter 9 assessment!! Practice map skills by answering questions about the Persian Empire
FRIDAY – TLW: Guidance Day!
March 23, 2008 at 10:08 am · Filed under 6th Social Studies
SOCIAL STUDIES PLANS
March 24-28, 2008
By: Ms. Quanta Lofties
MONDAY – TLW: Discover which new empire was built on the old Roman Empire by the Byzantine emperor Justinian I. Justinian. P.296-301 Students will also answer lesson review questions.
TUESDAY – TLW: Discuss the nomadic way of life for the Arabian peninsula and how they began farm in fertile areas. P.303-308 Students will also answer lesson review questions.
WEDNESDAY –TLW: Recognize general and supporting statements about “The Mosaic of History”. Activity p.61 and Examine “The Five Pillars of Islam”. Activity p.63
THURSDAY – TLW: “Byzantium” Analyze how Byzantine refugees helped spark the Renaissance by bringing classic Greek and Roman texts back from the East.
FRIDAY – TLW: Guidance Day!
March 7, 2008 at 4:57 pm · Filed under 6th Social Studies
SOCIAL STUDIES PLANS
March 3-7, 2008
By: Ms. Quanta Lofties
MONDAY – TLW: Finish up activity sheets on Rome and Compare historical maps. P.266-267. Students will complete questions 1-6. HW: Complete activity sheet p55.
TUESDAY – TLW: Read “THE FOOTSOLDIER”. This story evaluates military life in the Roman Empire. Students will hypothesize about why people became soldiers? HW: Study for vocabulary test tomorrow! (Wednesday)
WEDNESDAY –TLW: Study the beginnings of Christianity.
THURSDAY – TLW: Compare Ancient Rome’s: Expansion and Conquest (Video)
FRIDAY – TLW: Guidance
February 29, 2008 at 9:39 pm · Filed under 6th Social Studies
SOCIAL STUDIES PLANS
March 3-7, 2008
By: Ms. Quanta Lofties
MONDAY – TLW: Examine why Italy had few good harbors and so, few outside contacts. P.255-260 Students will also answer lesson review questions.
TUESDAY – TLW: Discover how Augustus immediately set to work uniting the diverse peoples of the Roman Empire. P.261-265 Students will also answer lesson review questions.
WEDNESDAY –TLW: Examine “Settlement and Migration” L3:TCAP Coach 6.1.6 6.1.8; “World Religions” L4:TCAP Coach 6.1.3. Students will also answer practice questions from these lessons.
THURSDAY – TLW: Complete activity sheets on the Roman Government and The Roman Empire. P.53-54
FRIDAY – TLW: Compare historical maps. P.266-267. Students will complete questions 1-6. Students will also complete activity sheet p55.
February 22, 2008 at 6:24 pm · Filed under 6th Social Studies
SOCIAL STUDIES PLANS
February 25-29 2008
By: Ms. Quanta Lofties
MONDAY – TLW: Watch the movie, “Ruby Bridges” and discuss questions regarding segregation.
TUESDAY – TLW: Watch the movie, “Ruby Bridges” and answer questions regarding segregation.
WEDNESDAY –TLW: Discover accomplishments made by famous African American Men using the Encylopedia Brittannica’s Guide to Black History.
THURSDAY – TLW: Discover accomplishments made by famous African American Men using the Encylopedia Brittannica’s Guide to Black History.
FRIDAY – TLW: Watch “The Boyhood of Martin Luther King Jr.” It presents a strong case for brotherhood and stimulates empathy and understanding for those who have endured prejudice-in a manner readily understood.
February 15, 2008 at 7:52 pm · Filed under 6th Social Studies
SOCIAL STUDIES PLANS
February 18-22 2008
By: Ms. Quanta Lofties
MONDAY – TLW: No School. President’s Day!
TUESDAY – TLW: Evaluate the “Basic Components of Culture” L1:TCAP Coach 6.1.1 Students will also answer practice questions.
WEDNESDAY –TLW: Discuss “Cultural Groups” L2:TCAP Coach 6.1.5 Students will also answer practice questions.
THURSDAY – TLW: Introduce Ancient Rome! Students will complete a visual analysis activity.
FRIDAY – TLW: Examine why Italy had few good harbors and so, few outside contacts.
February 8, 2008 at 7:30 pm · Filed under 6th Social Studies
SOCIAL STUDIES PLANS
February 11-15 2008
By: Ms. Quanta Lofties
MONDAY – TLW: Further examine the adventurous history, philosophy, and mythology of Ancient Greece
TUESDAY – TLW: Complete Chapter 7 Test (Ancient Greece).
WEDNESDAY –TLW: Complete a TCAP Coach “Pre-Test”
THURSDAY – TLW: Analyze answers chosen on Coach “Pre-Test”
FRIDAY – TLW: Guidance Day!
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